Tactics for the Pa opener
11-22-2002, 04:58 PM
#1
Spike
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Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Pottsville p
Posts: 31
Tactics for the Pa opener
What do all of you do for the opener. I hunt escape routes at the bottom of mountain border some thicks stuff right before a ridg, What do you guys like to. I like to get in early and let people push the deer to me. What tactics do you use, driving, sitting, taking them naturally, etc. lets her your opinions and why.
11-22-2002, 05:50 PM
#2
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: USA
Posts: 93
RE: Tactics for the Pa opener
Ill be on a Thick side,of a Creek Drainage,that leaves a Apple Orchard.Went for a walk in there several day's ago,and counted 29 Deer.It was Boiling with them.Should be done early,as i only need a Pair of Doe's.Good Luck!
11-23-2002, 05:40 PM
#5
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: York Springs PA USA
Posts: 76
RE: Tactics for the Pa opener
I do pretty much like you. Scout out lots of areas, then find a well worn doe escape trail that resembles a motocross trail near recent buck rub lines and use a climber stand to get above the understory brush and let the action unfold down below. First day action is always the best, if deer don't come my way early morning then usually other people on the ground get cold hands and feet and begin walking around late morning, they unknowingly kick deer back to me, and BOOM!!!, another tag filled. Same ol' routine year in year out.
11-23-2002, 06:46 PM
#6
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: New Enterprise PA USA
Posts: 171
RE: Tactics for the Pa opener
Don't you just hate having to haul all that food and stuff that you brought along to last all day with you when you are dragging by 10 am????
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11-24-2002, 08:45 AM
#9
Typical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: OKC Ok. USA
Posts: 501
RE: Tactics for the Pa opener
Patience I find is the key for me on opening day. I get on my stand around 4:45 and don't move again until dark. I wasn't able to get out for the early doe season with the muzzleloader so I'll be able to take a doe at least opening day. Never fail seeing somewhere around 24 deer every opener and usually a buck or two in that number.
11-24-2002, 05:27 PM
#10
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: PA
Posts: 9,085
RE: Tactics for the Pa opener
im basically the same.....this year i am hunting the same log pile i hid in last year...i missed a giant doe at first light(first shot fired on a state game lands i was proud of that!) duer to a broken scope...and my dad got a nice doe that came with a few others i didnt get a shot at any of them...the whole general area is usually tore up with deer...this year my spot looks good still and down ofver the hill does thats about it...as long as mine looks good and the guys hunting closer to the road will push them to us we will be ok i hope! 6 days!!!
